LGBTQ books aren’t just for kids with two mommies or two daddies. They can help all children understand the importance of inclusivity, and encourage them to be allies in the fight for social justice.

Running Red Tent Sisters has shown us how valuable books can be for starting conversations about issues of sexuality and reproduction. Whether it's giving your pre-teen daughter a book about what it's like to get your first period, or casually leaving open a passage of erotica for your partner, our customers have repeatedly shared how books have helped open up conversations they may not have been able to start on their own.

In this week's episode of Red Tent Sisters TV, we explore some of the best books for creating a dialogue with children about sexual orientation, gender identity, and how babies are made. We know first-hand from Amy's daughter that these questions start early which is why we’ve selected titles for a range of ages, including toddlers.

2) The true story of two male penguins raising a baby penguin in Central Park Zoo

3) Amy's daughter's favourite gender-bending bedtime story

4) Suggestions for using your "bold voice" to be an ally for those who are marginalized

Kim & Amy Sedgwick love to discuss sex, periods, and all the other things we’re not supposed to talk about. The co-founders of Red Tent Sisters and ecosex.ca, they’ve been featured in every major Canadian news outlet and have become a trusted resource for women seeking natural (effective!) birth control, a more joyful sex life, and an empowered journey to motherhood.

Kim & Amy Sedgwick love to discuss sex, periods, and all the other things we’re not supposed to talk about. The co-founders of Red Tent Sisters, they’ve been featured in every major Canadian news outlet and have become a trusted resource for people seeking natural (effective!) birth control, a more joyful sex life, and an empowered journey to motherhood.

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Holistic Reproductive, Fertility & Sexuality Solutions

Kim & Amy Sedgwick are the Co-Founders of Red Tent Sisters, a business that has been providing holistic fertility, sexuality and contraceptive solutions since 2007. Amy is trained as a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who specializes in helping women coming off the pill adopt natural, effective birth control using the Justisse Method. Kim runs their “sister” business, ecosex.ca (Canada’s first eco-friendly sexuality store) and coaches women who are ready to begin claiming and communicating their erotic desires. Together they provide support to women worldwide through their online courses, YouTube videos, and social media channels, and are known for their professional yet candid sisterly advice.